University City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools in University City School District, serving 1,922 students. Public elementary schools in University City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public elementary schools in University City School District are Flynn Park Elementary School, Jackson Park Elementary School and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | University City School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.UCITYSCHOOLS.ORG |
| School District Phone Number | (314) 290-4001 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,698 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,922 Students | 593,878 Students |
| # of Teachers | 143 Teachers | 43,455 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
University City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 557 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #504 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 2,095 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 28 Students | 12,227 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 72 Students | 39,230 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,543 Students | 96,950 Students |
| % Black Students | 80% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 213 Students | 415,482 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,661 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 62 Students | 26,233 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 19,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 222 | 63,265 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 236 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 208 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 218 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 229 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 217 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 212 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 187 | 47,391 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 193 | 45,542 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 1,842 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 1,858 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,837 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,750 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,743 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,583 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $47 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,743 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,583 | $10,831 |
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University City School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Flynn Park Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%7220 Waterman Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
Grades: K-5 | 322 students
- Jackson Park Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%7400 Balson Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4451
Grades: K-5 | 326 students
- Pershing Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%6761 Bartmer Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
Grades: K-5 | 322 students
- Barbara Jordan Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1500 N 82nd Blvd10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Grades: K-5 | 360 students
- Brittany Woods Math: 19% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%8125 Groby Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Grades: 6-8 | 592 students
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